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Post by danb on Jan 5, 2023 21:21:59 GMT
Lots of options at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Rent, Assassins, Calendar Girls, Dr Dolittle, Curtains, Fiddler On The Roof, Tick Tick Boom.... www.duchess-theatre.com/whats-onTurns out that my sons friend is MD-ing TTB there. If nothing else the band will be tight. Does anyone know if Is it still the ‘original’ version or have LMM’s amendments been embraced by whoever licenses it? |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 6, 2023 12:16:01 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 6, 2023 12:28:31 GMT
Chitty is very popular this year, that's at least the third I've seen listed in various places! Kinky Boots seems to be everywhere as well. Not that that's a bad thing 😁
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Post by edelweiss on Jan 23, 2023 22:56:56 GMT
On the other hand I've recently seen near- full houses at an Evita, Oxford Operatic Society are doing Evita at Oxford Playhouse this week (23-28th January) and it corroborates paul26's post - near-full house tonight and two of the shows are already sold out. (Great production by the way, would recommend if you're in the area.) I guess as it's a familiar name it sells better. |
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Post by aingidh on Jan 29, 2023 15:06:37 GMT
Saw Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Church Hill Theatre last night and absolutely loved it, production values were fantastic, easily one of the best amateur shows I've seen. This production has caught some attention for casting a non-binary Jesus and a female Judas, both of which were fantastic performers and really embodied their roles. Will keep an eye out for future EUSOG shows.
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 29, 2023 16:18:27 GMT
Saw Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Church Hill Theatre last night and absolutely loved it, production values were fantastic, easily one of the best amateur shows I've seen. This production has caught some attention for casting a non-binary Jesus and a female Judas, both of which were fantastic performers and really embodied their roles. Will keep an eye out for future EUSOG shows. In terms of future shows, Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group bring a musical to the Edinburgh Fringe every year, usually for the first nine days of the festival at Paradise in Augustines on King George IV Bridge. Last year they did Curtains. Their 2017 production of Company was especially memorable. Always so much talent in their shows and excellent production values as you say. They consistently set an incredibly high bar for student theatre. Can't wait to see what they'll be treating Fringe audiences to this August! |
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Post by FairyGodmother on Jan 30, 2023 0:37:45 GMT
Their G&Ss are usually good too.
I did see something about Jesus being non-binary, all female apostles too I think. Was it "just" the actor was non binary, or was the character played as non-binary? "I Don't Know How to Love Them"?
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Post by aingidh on Jan 31, 2023 1:29:38 GMT
Their G&Ss are usually good too. I did see something about Jesus being non-binary, all female apostles too I think. Was it "just" the actor was non binary, or was the character played as non-binary? "I Don't Know How to Love Them"? All lyrics and pronouns were kept original, so it was just a matter of non binary actor. |
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Post by michaell8 on Apr 7, 2023 6:34:27 GMT
Has anyone been to see The Sound of Music at Shanklin Theatre?
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Post by tcodd1 on Apr 7, 2023 7:53:35 GMT
Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌 |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Apr 12, 2023 9:23:06 GMT
Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌 We're there front row for the Saturday matinee, I shall look out for you at the Stage Door Meet The Fans after the performance... Also this week Centre Stage London's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is at John Mackintosh Arts Centre, London Oratory School, Seagrave Road Fulham, close to West Brompton tube station. I saw that last night. The cast(huge!) and staging were first rate but let down by the sound team. Many late mics throughout and some dialogue completely lost. It was sold as preview night so hopefully will be better for the rest of the run. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Apr 24, 2023 17:09:31 GMT
As per the other thread I'm repeating the bit about a musical (PS Thank you altitudinous Saul) The Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington claim to be Britain's most active amateur co. with 20+ productions a year. They have a new home and kick off with the splendid Pal Joey. 19-29th April (note: Joey is not even slightly PC, but if you can cope with "Dolls", you should be able to live with "Mice".) www.towertheatre.org.uk/pal-joey/Pal Joey introduced me to Musical Comedy. In the summer of 1980 I went 5x to see Dennis Lawson and Sian Phillips. This has been top of my list of want to see's for many years. |
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Post by stuartmcd on Apr 24, 2023 19:23:56 GMT
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Apr 24, 2023 21:05:34 GMT
As per the other thread I'm repeating the bit about a musical (PS Thank you altitudinous Saul) The Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington claim to be Britain's most active amateur co. with 20+ productions a year. They have a new home and kick off with the splendid Pal Joey. 19-29th April (note: Joey is not even slightly PC, but if you can cope with "Dolls", you should be able to live with "Mice".) www.towertheatre.org.uk/pal-joey/Pal Joey introduced me to Musical Comedy. In the summer of 1980 I went 5x to see Dennis Lawson and Sian Phillips. This has been top of my list of want to see's for many years. Good tip, thanks. That's a theatre I've never visited and a show I've never seen. Booked for Wednesday evening. A nice double show day following Mountview's Little Mermaid which I'm seeing in the afternoon |
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Post by tcodd1 on Apr 24, 2023 21:08:59 GMT
Only just seen this! 🤭 Hope you enjoyed the show! Was great fun to be a part of it! Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌 We're there front row for the Saturday matinee, I shall look out for you at the Stage Door Meet The Fans after the performance... Also this week Centre Stage London's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is at John Mackintosh Arts Centre, London Oratory School, Seagrave Road Fulham, close to West Brompton tube station. I saw that last night. The cast(huge!) and staging were first rate but let down by the sound team. Many late mics throughout and some dialogue completely lost. It was sold as preview night so hopefully will be better for the rest of the run. |
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 6, 2023 13:55:49 GMT
If anyone is trying to tick off the classics and can get to Lichfield before Saturday, the Garrick has Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. I saw it last night, obviously very dated but I thought they did a fantastic job. The two leads in particular have stunning voices.
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Post by cartoonman on Jul 6, 2023 19:30:07 GMT
Carousel at the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music. Saw this today 6/7/23 afternoon. It is great I give it 5* good singing, music and dancing. Its only on until Saturday so please go. The cast are armatures but the direction and technical staff are professionals. It is one of the best shows I have seen even and so cheap. £20 plus £5 off if over 60. The theatre is modern and seats comfortable. There is a canteen in the basement for food and tea/coffee.
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Jul 6, 2023 23:46:14 GMT
I'm travelling Kent to Lichfield on Saturday for Seven Brides.. so good to know it's a quality production. Not performed often these days, went all the way to Stockport to see it last year.
I'll add a recommendation for A Chorus Line at Erith Playhouse. Friday sold out but good availabilty Saturday evening (8pm, no interval) .
I was also at Thursday's Carousel matinee and I agree this is incredibly good. Should be noted though that it's performed by graduating students at a prestigious college so not strictly speaking amateur. There is a Sunday matinee but that's currently sold out with returns possible.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 7, 2023 12:33:59 GMT
Am keeping an eye for Sunday matinee returns - their website wouldnt let me book tickets for either performance I could attend on Thursday, so I'm just hoping a return appears as there's apparently a 28 piece orchestra playing Carousel at RAM!
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Jul 7, 2023 13:39:53 GMT
Am keeping an eye for Sunday matinee returns - their website wouldnt let me book tickets for either performance I could attend on Thursday, so I'm just hoping a return appears as there's apparently a 28 piece orchestra playing Carousel at RAM! Yes full orchestra and overtures for both acts. The sound was superb. The whole thing was sheer class. I've seen a load of college musicals, including Mountview's excellent Carousel in 2022, and for me was the best ever so do hope you manage to get a ticket. Running time a full three hours. Thursday matinee was around 90% full. Only looked round briefly but I'd estimate about 20 empty seats including five in the (sold as restricted view but isn't) £10 front row. I asked at the box office about a Musicals Cabaret show at 5.45 on Sunday (sold out but was told to enquire about returns on the day) and the person in front of me was buying a ticket or two. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 7, 2023 20:09:18 GMT
This should really be in the College Productions thread, but there are a few empty seats tonight as well (for Carousel), including about 5 in the front row. I’d think that the odds of turning up and getting a ticket on Sunday are very good.
It’s such a joy to hear the music being played by this orchestra and with a respectful audience who don’t talk through the overture. I wish they hadn’t added a load of applause points in the middle of songs though (even using such tricks as dimming the lights to make people think the song is over).
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 11, 2023 21:41:19 GMT
Another obscure one for the collectors and fans of the 80s.... The Gallery Players in Ipswich are doing Xanadu, 24th to 29th July 😁
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Post by lovemusicals on Jul 21, 2023 10:52:25 GMT
Hi all
I'm an avid read here but never post, but felt had to share news of an upcoming production in Edinburgh of Hunchback of Notre Dame.
I was in rehearsals for a Fringe show I'm involved when the next group came in after. I've never heard HB (I know - a sin!) so I asked if I could watch their run through as a fellow performer.
Shivers, tears, gut punching. And this was all before mics, lights and costumes. I've looked them up, company called Captivate Theatre running five musicals the first fortnight of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Honestly amazing range of talent and from what I gather all local to Edinburgh/surrounding areas. If you're around for the Fringe, I'd definitely recommend.
Thanks for keeping me updated with all the theatre news guys! Appreciate the site greatly ❤️
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Sept 4, 2023 10:52:52 GMT
90% of amateur musicals at the moment seem to be from a pool of about 20 with Legally Blonde, Shrek, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Addams Family and Kinky Boots currently the most chosen, but there are a few less travelled roads around.
Coming up are Sunday In The Park With George at the Yvonne Arnaud Guildford presented by Quick Fantastic from 13-23 September and Ushers (about theatre front of house workers) at the Guild Theatre Gravesend on 6,7,13 and 14 October.
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